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Farmstead Inn Expo Barn & Event Pavilion
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Shipshewana, Indiana
Event space with parking hosting multiple shows including craft options and guns.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (260) 768-4595
- Website shipshewanatradingplace.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“Very clean and great prices”
“The place is very clean and well maintained.”
From the reviews
We had a fantastic time at one of the gun and knife showes they have here. The place is very clean and well maintained. It could have been a little cooler there but it wasn't too bad. All in all a good experience.
Went there for a fun event and it was wonderful been there a few times for events
This place is huge, everything from the usual junk to extremely nice and unusual items. It's a bit on the pricey side but it was interesting just looking around. If you're in the area and have an interest in antiques this is one of the main places to go.
Pleasant, airy, yet accommodating conference area. Comfortable setting. Plenty of parking. Good place for a conference. Was there for a ladies' retreat and have been there with my husband on another occasion. Staff are pleasant.
Getting married at Farmstead Inn Expo Barn & Event Pavilion
Farmstead Inn Expo Barn & Event Pavilion comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Farmstead Inn Expo Barn & Event Pavilion
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Farmstead Inn Expo Barn & Event Pavilion — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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